GitLab’s AI-powered coding assistant, Duo, faced a significant security issue due to prompt injection vulnerability.Attackers could manipulate Duo by embedding hidden prompts in code comments, commit messages, or merge-request descriptions.Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to harmful code changes, redirection to malicious websites, or leakage of sensitive data.GitLab has patched the flaws, emphasizing the importance of maintaining security in AI-integrated development workflows.